Playful Utensils
Abstract
Part of the Food Media System developed by KEIO-NUS Cute Center, Playful Utensils appears to be and functions as everyday household cooking and dining utensils. They are embodied by common items such as forks, knives, spoons and chopsticks, and can be used as such. However, once Playful Utensils are activated they create a ubiquitous wireless mesh network in which each utensil talks to one another in conjunction with a host server. Working in tandem, a collection of Playful Utensils becomes an orchestra of harmonious, generative musical instruments in which the whole family can play with. Using the traditional and intuitive actions that each utensil was purposely built to function as, ambient dining music can be created adding a new dimension to family-centered interaction in a communal and playful way. This method of playful interaction aims to improve the communication and enjoyment of preparing and eating food in the family household.
Playful Utensils
KEIO-NUS Cute Center, Playful Utensils appears
to be and functions as everyday household
cooking and dining utensils. They are embodied
by common items such as forks, knives, spoons
and chopsticks, and can be used as such. How-
ever, once Playful Utensils are activated they
create a ubiquitous wireless mesh network in
which each utensil talks to one another in con-
junction with a host server.
Working in tandem, a collection of Playful Utensils becomes an orchestra of harmonious,
generative musical instruments in which the whole family can play with. Using the tradi-
tional and intuitive actions that each utensil was purposely built to function as, ambient
dining music can be created adding a new dimension to family-centered interaction in a
communal and playful way. This method of playful interaction aims to improve the com-
munication and enjoyment of preparing and eating food in the family household.
SW/HW Plan
Communication Architecture
based on Zig-Bee Networked
Objects
Milestones
1. Wireless Network implemtentation
for single user peer - server
communication
2. Expand network to multiple users
3. Expand network to user at remote
location (through internet)
playful
utensils
grabing
& lifting twisting poking stirring
splitting
& spreading
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
System Block Diagram
MAX/MSP Patch
First Prototype Sensor and Wireless Module
individual chopstick module
sound server
wireless communication
internet communication
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jeffrey@mixedrealitylab.org
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